AMCC 9550SX-8LP User Manual
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller
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3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
Drive Installation Considerations
Selecting an enclosure.
If you are planning to use RAID 1, 5,
10, or 50, you may want to consider installing drives into hot-
swappable enclosures, so that they can be easily removed in the
event of a drive failure.
swappable enclosures, so that they can be easily removed in the
event of a drive failure.
When to install the drives.
If the drives are not already
installed in your computer, you can choose to install them
either before or after connecting the SATA cables to them.
either before or after connecting the SATA cables to them.
What You Need: Tools and Equipment
Tools Required
You will need the following tools during installation:
An ESD grounding strap or mat
Standard hand tools to open your system’s case and install the
3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot.
Often a philip screen driver is all that is required.
3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot.
Often a philip screen driver is all that is required.
Safety Factors
Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to
insure your own safety, and that of your equipment.
insure your own safety, and that of your equipment.
Personal Safety
Warning!
High voltages may be found inside computer
equipment.
Before installing any of the hardware in this package or
removing the protective covers of any computer
equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect
power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until you
have replaced the covers.